To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the income tax treatment of legal fees awarded or received in connection with nonphysical personal injury cases.
Victims Tax Fairness Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) include in gross income amounts awarded to or received by the taxpayer, whether by suit or agreement, on account of nonphysical personal injury that are designated for attorneys' fees and costs; and (2) allow a tax deduction from gross income for attorneys' fees and costs awarded to or paid by the taxpayer, whether by suit or agreement, on account of nonphysical personal injury.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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